25 Mar 2013 — Ashley Canino

I fell in love with Norwegian Arms' 2012 album Wolf Like a Stray Dog, their unique, freak folk expression so progressive and appealing. The band is back with a live session video recorded at Brighton Sound Studio. "The Iceman", a retooled, bolder version of the track as it appears on their 2009 EP Louise, maintains the off-kilter cadences and strange tones that make Norwegian Arms a refreshing listen. At the 5:00 mark they smoothly transition into "Kiva Ikva" off of their last album. The video lends a nice visualization of the energy and tension in their music for anyone unable to catch them live.